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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,112.21, 687,572.34 and 294,163.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,112.21, 687,572.34 and 294,163.96 is: 406,051.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,112.21 : 687,572.34 = 294,163.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,112.21/687,572.34 = 294,163.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,112.21x = 687,572.34 × 294,163.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,112.21x = 202,259,002,320.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,259,002,320.87/498,112.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,051.08

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